Dolwen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dolwen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
20 49.05 N,71 18.98 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.817500
  • Longitude: 71.316333
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOLWEN
Type Buoy
Flag HN
Tonnage 361
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 20, 1996
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH502/420/01 18.7.96 BELIEVED TO HAVE SUNK IN 204900N, 711900E. (LL, 21.6.96) NCA YET. HH502/420/01 18.7.96 REPORTED SUNK IN 204900N, 711900E. (NAVAREA VIII 265/96) INS AS DW PA. - NM 2845/96. HH502/420/02 2.6.97 DW IN 204900N, 711900E. (INDIAN NM 10/209/97) NFA. 11.12.02 SHOWN AS DW IN 2049.000N, 7119.000E ON INDIAN 2081 [JUN'02 EDN]. BR STD. HH502/420/05 24.8.04 DELETE. (INDIAN NM 14/296/04). - NM 3802/04.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2004

Circumstances of loss

21.6.96 VESSEL, BUILT 1962, SANK AFTER FLOODING IN ENGINE ROOM. CREW ABANDONED VESSEL. ALL NINE RESCUED BY M BULK CARRIER 'JAG VIDYA'. (LL, 21.6.96)

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FAQ

Where is the DOLWEN wreck located?

The DOLWEN wreck is located at coordinates 20 49.05 N,71 18.98 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOLWEN?

The seabed around the DOLWEN lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the DOLWEN sink?

The DOLWEN sank on Jun 20, 1996.

When was the wreck of the DOLWEN discovered?

The wreck of the DOLWEN was discovered in 1996.

What country did the DOLWEN belong to?

The DOLWEN belonged to HN.

What was the tonnage of the DOLWEN?

The DOLWEN had a tonnage of 361 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOLWEN?

The DOLWEN is classified as a buoy.